- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dickinson, ND
P S Berg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for P S Berg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380003800895
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P S Berg Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
P S Berg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P S Berg Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
P S Berg Elementary School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 380003800895 · Dickinson, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 14.9:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
P S Berg Elementary School grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
P S Berg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 223
P S Berg Elementary School
223 students
What this shows P S Berg Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How P S Berg Elementary School compares
P S Berg Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 2% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 83% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, P S Berg Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How P S Berg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P S Berg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dickinson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Heart River Elementary School
Standard public school
273 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
254 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Standard public school
38 students 38:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about P S Berg Elementary School
How many students attend P S Berg Elementary School?
P S Berg Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P S Berg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at P S Berg Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at P S Berg Elementary School?
27.6% of students at P S Berg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P S Berg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at P S Berg Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P S Berg Elementary School?
P S Berg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P S Berg Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, P S Berg Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides P S Berg Elementary School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.